Honda 70
 Honda CD70 | |
| Manufacturer | Atlas Honda, Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Also called |
Honda CD70 Honda C70 |
| Parent company | Honda Motor Company |
| Production | Since 1970 |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | None |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 4-Stroke, OHC, air cooled, single |
| Transmission | Four speed manual |
| Brakes | drum, front and rear |
| Weight |
82 kg (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 9 l (2.0 imp gal; 2.4 US gal) |
The Honda 70 is a small four stroke motorcycle produced since 1970 by Honda.
Introduced to compete against rival two-stroke small capacity motorcycles, the Honda CD70 was one of the world's first four-stroke, small capacity motorcycles, with an engine displacement of only 72 cc (4.4 cu in). This motorcycle was in fact a "Honda C 70" but models from 1970 to 1983 were released and known as "Honda 70"s, as the logo “Honda 70” appeared on the side covers of the bike.
In Pakistan it earned the nickname "Rocket" for its ability to climb very steep roads with considerable loads for its very small engine capacity, where rival two strokes usually failed. This motorcycle came fitted with a triangular speedometer with gear range markings and a maximum calibration of 60 mph (96 km/h. The claimed top speed was 53 mph (85 km/h). The engine was constantly upgraded and modified. In 1984 the bike was released as Honda CD 70.The bike comes with a variety of changing logo stickers but in 2012 company made many changes in the shape of engine, carburettor and rear signals which now were moved lower near the back light to make it different from other local brands of bikes which were copying its design and shape.
Specifications
- Year of Production
- (Released as Honda 70 with the logo "Honda70cc" appearing on side covers) 1970 to 1983
- Year of Production
- (Released as Honda CD70 with the logo "C70" appearing on side covers) since 1984
- Ignition
- Breaker points (later models upgraded to CDI)
- Electrics
- 6 volts (later models upgraded to 12V)
- Fuel system
- Carburetor
- Maximum rotation speed
- 11,500 rpm